Pinnacle Classical Academy

www.pinnacleclassicalacademy.com

Charter School 1,132 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Pinnacle Classical Academy, located in Shelby, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The school is rooted in the classical education model, which emphasizes a structured, content-rich curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. By focusing on a "back-to-basics" approach, the academy prioritizes the mastery of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, history, and language arts—while integrating the study of Western civilization and traditional liberal arts values.

Beyond its academic rigor, Pinnacle Classical Academy is committed to cultivating strong character and citizenship among its students. The school emphasizes virtues such as integrity, responsibility, and perseverance, creating a disciplined environment that prepares students for success in higher education and their future professional lives. As a public charter institution, it remains accessible to the community, offering a unique alternative to traditional district schooling by combining high academic standards with a focus on moral development and classical pedagogy.

1,132

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

29.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinnacle Classical Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	837
Hispanic	81
Black	115
Asian	20
Two or More	79

White
837 (73.9 %)
Black
115 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
81 (7.2 %)
Two or More
79 (7.0 %)
Asian
20 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pinnacle Classical Academy
Phone:	(704)740-4040
Website:	http://www.pinnacleclassicalacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 92

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 50